Stereotypes and their impact

RSHE (PSHE)

The Equality Act

Prejudice and discrimination in Britain

Ageism

This unit helps pupils understand the importance of equality and diversity by exploring The Equality Act, stereotypes, and their impact. Pupils will learn about prejudice and discrimination in Britain, how the law protects people, and reflect on stereotypes in their own lives.

Communities: How are we all different?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

a belief about something or someone which is not based on evidence

Yes, stereotypes are always true and based on facts.

No, stereotypes are based on assumptions without evidence.

Yes, if lots of people believe them then they must be true.

No, but only some stereotypes are untrue.

Are stereotypes true because they are based on evidence?

Dan heard someone say "All children who wear glasses are really good at maths." What has this person done?

nothing changes and stereotypes stay the same

the world becomes a fairer and better place

What can happen when we challenge stereotypes?

When challenging stereotypes, we should stay calm and respectful, and speak to a trusted {{}} if we feel unsafe.

Everyone is different and {{}}, and that's what makes us special.

helping a classmate who uses a wheelchair to reach a book

learning about different cultures in your class

not letting someone join a game because of how they look

making friends with someone new at school

Which of these is an example of treating someone unfairly because they are different?

True - being curious helps us understand and celebrate differences.

False - we should never ask questions about differences.

True - but only if the person looks exactly like us.

True or false? It's ok to be curious and ask respectful questions to learn more about people who are different from us.

What is the name of the law that protects people in Britain from discrimination?

everyone gets what they need to have the same opportunities

What does it mean if something is 'fair'?

Which word means an important trait or feature of a person?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Stereotypes and their impact

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.